Welcome to FT Predict, the fantasy market game where your predictions are put to the test. Think you know who will win the U.S. 2008 Election? Put our money where your mouth is and play FT Predict.

• FT Predict is free to play, easy to learn and open to anyone
• The object is to make money trading contracts - just like trading stocks.
• Set up leagues so you and your friends can determine bragging rights -- fair and square
• To start playing, join now

We'll start you out with FT$10,000. Earn more through trading and even referring friends. It's free! Browse Contracts and find the ones you'd like to trade. The price equals the percent chance the event will take place right now (see the "Selected Contract" on the right).

• BUY if you think the chances will rise or
• SELL if you think the chances will fall.

It's that simple. Of course you don't have to hold on to the contract until the event takes place. You can buy or sell at any time.
To find out why prediction markets can be the most accurate forecasting tool available, read the Undercover Economist. And there's more on prediction markets on Wikipedia.